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185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) CEF

 

Studio Portrait Photos and Personal Profiles - First World War

 

Photo Postcard

One colourized studio portrait photo postcard of a sergeant in the 185th Battalion, Glace Bay, NS, circa 1916.

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Unidentified Sergeant

185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)

Glace Bay, NS

Circa 1916

Vintage colourized studio portrait photo postcard of an unidentified sergeant from the 185th Battalion. He wears a khaki balmoral with full length feathers and a seven button pattern jacket. Cap and collar badges are not visible. The photo would have been taken before the battalion went overseas.

Photographer:  F. Russell, Glace Bay, NS
Ref. Number:  0-4 (2-1-12.2)
Image Information: Scan of original photo postcard
Source:  Robert MacLellan Collection


Reverse of the Above Postcard

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